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Monroe Township is one of thirteen townships in Grant County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 1,677 and it contained 669 housing units.[1]
Monroe Township | |
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Township | |
 Small farm scene on State Road 18 east of Marion | |
 Location of Monroe Township in Grant County | |
| Coordinates: 40°31′51″N 85°29′59″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Grant |
| Government | |
| • Type | Indiana township |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.55 sq mi (92.1 km2) |
| • Land | 35.51 sq mi (92.0 km2) |
| • Water | 0.05 sq mi (0.1 km2) 0.14% |
| Elevation | 869 ft (265 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 1,677 |
| • Density | 47.2/sq mi (18.2/km2) |
| GNIS feature ID | 0453638 |
History
The Israel Jenkins House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2003.[2]
Geography
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 35.55 square miles (92.1 km2), of which 35.51 square miles (92.0 km2) (or 99.89%) is land and 0.05 square miles (0.13 km2) (or 0.14%) is water.[1] Lakes in this township include Lake Marion. The streams of Ball Run, Club Run, Little Walnut Creek, Monroe Prairie Creek and Sports Run run through this township.
Cities and towns
Unincorporated towns
- Arcana
- Friendly Corner
- Jadden
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
Adjacent townships
- Van Buren Township (north)
- Jackson Township, Wells County (northeast)
- Washington Township, Blackford County (east)
- Licking Township, Blackford County (southeast)
- Jefferson Township (south)
- Center Township (west)
- Mill Township (west)
- Washington Township (northwest)
Cemeteries
The township contains one cemetery, Atkinson.
Major highways
I-69
SR 5
SR 18
SR 22
Education
Monroe Township residents may obtain a free library card from the Barton Rees Pogue Memorial Public Library in Upland.[3]
References
- "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County -- County Subdivision and Place -- 2010 Census Summary File 1". United States Census. Archived from the original on 2020-02-12. Retrieved 2013-05-10.
- "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
- "Policies". Barton Rees Pogue Memorial Library. Retrieved 7 March 2018.
External links
Municipalities and communities of Grant County, Indiana, United States | ||
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County seat: Marion | ||
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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